Owner Member Name: Brian & Rachel S.
Year: 2000
Make: VW
Model: Passat GLS Wagon w/ 4motion
Color: Colorado Red w/ Tan Leather
Summary of the car:
We bought this to replace our gas-guzzling Expedition last year, and now I have a hard time getting the keys away from the Mrs. to drive it occasionally. It's a daily driver, we don't have a garage, and we have 2 young sons - so you do the math why the interior isn't covered in suede, riding on coilovers, and have a lip kit with side skirts by now
Pictures:
Engine Specs:
Completely Stock 30v V6 w/ a K&N drop in filter
4motion w/ tiptronic transmission
Suspension & Wheels:
H&R 1-1/2" springs with OEM W8 "sport" shocks / struts
summer wheels - 17" Mille Miglia Spyders
winter wheels - 16" Sport Edition RS6 Replicas
Exterior Specs:
Mostly Stock
FK Clear Corners
FK Clear Side markers
FK Badgeless Grille
3pc Euro Plate holder w/ Rubstrips
custom Euro Plate
Debadged Hatch save for the VW emblem
Custom Stainless Steel hatch trim piece (Labrador nails do a wonder on VW paint)
Interior Specs:
again - Mostly Stock
NB Beige sunglass holder
OEM Monster Mats
Driver Gear armrest cupholder insert
Notable Acomplishments:
it's got 120k on it... hauls two boys and a yellow lab around... and parked outside 24/7/365 - not too shabby, eh?
3rd place - Bug Out, Manassas Va - Fall 06
1st place - Volksfest, Campbelltown, PA - Spring 07
1st place - SuperJam, Maple Grove, PA - Summer 07
Comments:
Future plans (hopefully in the upcoming summer months) include
Light Tint all the way around
painted engine covers
Paint and Install JMS Rear hatch spoiler
Update/ Swap out tails for something different
Euro Hatch (way down the road)
and a complete respray in Colorado Red down the road at one point.
We bought the car from Ed Sheets (formerly of NGP & Ecodeparts) - and I can't say enough about the condition it was in. If ever given the opportunity to buy one of his vehicles - do it - he's a good man, and a true European Car Guy at heart. I also have to give two thumbs up to Ray and Tim @ S&P Automotive in Palmyra, PA - I have zero time to tinker with and mess around with this car or my jetta - I'd recommend them to anyone if you ever need work done
Thoughts / Comments / Questions